Why Not Socialism?

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Is socialism desirable? Is it possible? In this book, one of the world's leading political philosophers presents a compelling moral case for socialism and argues that the obstacles in its way are exaggerated.

G. A. Cohen is emeritus fellow of All Souls College, University of Oxford. His books include Karl Marx's Theory of History: A Defence, If You're an Egalitarian, How Come You're So Rich?, and Rescuing Justice and Equality.

The Camping Trip

The Principles Realized on the Camping Trip

Is the Ideal Desirable?

Is the Ideal Feasible? Are the Obstacles to It Human Selfishness, or Poor Social Technology?